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bournemouth Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:16am

Swell

1ft

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

4mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

11°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	1ft 5s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 5s	11°C
1ft 5s	1ft 6s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 6s	11°C
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1ft 7s	11°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 13mph	0-1ft 9s	11°C
0-1ft 9s		On 12mph 14mph	Flat	11°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 7s		Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 7s		Cross 12mph 19mph	Flat	11°C
0-1ft 9s		Cross 13mph 19mph	Flat	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 6s	On 11mph 14mph	1ft 6s	10°C
1ft 10s	1ft 9s	On 13mph 17mph	1ft 9s	11°C
1ft 9s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 14mph 19mph	0-1ft 7s	11°C

Tommorrow 23 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	1ft 4s	Cross 15mph 20mph	1ft 4s	10°C 0.23mm/h
2-4ft 6s	1ft 4s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 4s	12°C 0.08mm/h
4ft 7s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 9mph 11mph	0-1ft 3s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s		Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	10°C
2ft 7s	0-1ft 9s	On 5mph 4mph	0-1ft 9s	11°C
1-2ft 7s	1ft 11s	On 6mph 5mph	1ft 11s	11°C

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 12mph 16mph	1ft 13s	11°C
1ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 10mph 12mph	1ft 13s	11°C
1ft 12s	1ft 14s	Cross 10mph 12mph	1ft 14s	11°C

Saturday 26 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 13s		Off 10mph 10mph	Flat	8°C
1ft 13s	1ft 4s	Cross 13mph 15mph	1ft 4s	11°C 0.21mm/h
1-2ft 13s	1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1ft 7s	12°C 0.3mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 5s	1ft 11s	On 13mph 18mph	1ft 11s	12°C
2ft 6s	1ft 11s	On 11mph 15mph	1ft 11s	13°C
1ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 11mph 14mph	1ft 11s	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	1ft 8s	Cross 8mph 10mph	1ft 8s	12°C
1ft 5s	1ft 7s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 7s	12°C
1ft 5s	1ft 7s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 7s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	0-1ft 8s	Off 13mph 19mph	0-1ft 8s	11°C
1ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 10mph	1ft 11s	12°C
1ft 10s	1ft 6s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 6s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 6s	On 7mph 7mph	1ft 6s	13°C
1ft 10s	1ft 4s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 4s	12°C
1ft 10s		Cross 9mph 12mph	Flat	12°C

Historical data

Location guide

Bournemouth, a popular seaside resort on the southern coast of England, is notable for its surfing conditions. Although it cannot compete with world-class destinations like Hawaii or Australia, the surf in Bournemouth provides an exciting and user-friendly experience for both beginner and intermediate surfers. Being adjacent to the English Channel, Bournemouth's surfing conditions are predominantly dependent on the prevailing wind conditions. The wind tends to blow from the South and South West quite often, generating rideable waves for surfers. The warmer months between April and October typically provide the most consistent conditions for surfing, with swells reaching between 2 to 5 feet on a good day. Bournemouth's sandy beach break offers safe and forgiving surf conditions ideal for beginners or those seeking to improve their skills without the dangers of a rocky outcrop or heavy rip currents. While the power of the waves might not be suitable for advanced surfers seeking an adrenaline rush, the waves' fun and playful nature provides ample opportunities for intermediate surfers to cut their teeth on trickier maneuvers and refine their techniques. One unique feature of Bournemouth is the presence of the UK's first artificial surf reef at Boscombe, Bournemouth. While the surf reef has had mixed reviews and varied success, it does produce a wave under specific conditions. When it works, surfers can experience a far quicker and more challenging ride than the beach break alone. Bournemouth's approach to facilities and surf culture can't be understated. There are a plethora of surf schools and rental shops near the beach, making it convenient for those without their own equipment. Local surf schools are beneficial, especially for beginners, providing valuable insights into surf etiquette, wave judgment, and effective paddling techniques. In conclusion, while Bournemouth might not produce world-class waves, it's a fantastic place to learn and consistently surf. Its welcoming environment, combined with decent surf conditions and easily accessible surf infrastructure, make it an attractive destination in the UK for beginner and intermediate surfers.